Official OCR A2 Criminal Law 2016 Thread

Guys what are your teachers predictions?? Mine got them all wrong last year :s-smilie:

Reply 65

How are you guys remembering cases and all of the tests? Any recommended strategies, please?

Reply 66

Original post by null.and.void.

How are you guys remembering cases and all of the tests? Any recommended strategies, please?

I have tried to write a list of cases and revise from it last year, ended up getting grade B, so would not advise to do so. I am now rewriting all the class notes and reading over them several times, it is easier to remember cases in the context rather than from a list. This works better for me personally.

Reply 67

Original post by Morgan_123

Guys what are your teachers predictions?? Mine got them all wrong last year :s-smilie:

I asked my teacher the same question, but she refused to answer, because then everyone would revise just few topics and if her predictions did not come true, everyone would miserably fail. All it is possible to say, is that consent, strict liability and special defences to murder should not come up because they were asked last year.

Reply 68

Original post by rilkat

My teacher told us to aim for at least 5 pages for both section A and B. Hopefully in the exam the adrenaline will take over, my hand hurts so much haha. I have also firmed NCL uni :smile:

From my recent mocks, I can say that about 7 pages for section A is pretty much perfect for getting all the marks. For section B, though, 3-4 pages seems to be enough, as you are expected to think more in problem questions than in the section A.
Newcastle is great, it's refreshing to see criminal law not being taught in the first year. Can't wait to do Contract and Land. :biggrin:

Reply 69

Original post by 28657

I have tried to write a list of cases and revise from it last year, ended up getting grade B, so would not advise to do so. I am now rewriting all the class notes and reading over them several times, it is easier to remember cases in the context rather than from a list. This works better for me personally.

Likewise! What about the content and all the chapters, if you learn all the 11 chapters, to get an A or above, you'd need to remember 88 cases (since you'd need to mention at least 8 cases per answer)...! How is that going?

Reply 70

Any tips on how to get 90 UMS for both Criminal Law and the Special Study examination?

Reply 71

Original post by null.and.void.

Likewise! What about the content and all the chapters, if you learn all the 11 chapters, to get an A or above, you'd need to remember 88 cases (since you'd need to mention at least 8 cases per answer)...! How is that going?

I feel like by reading my notes over and over again, I'm remembering all the cases and information needed. However, it also feels like when getting to the end of my notes, I start forgetting the stuff I have learnt at the start. This drives me crazy.

Reply 72

Original post by 28657

I feel like by reading my notes over and over again, I'm remembering all the cases and information needed. However, it also feels like when getting to the end of my notes, I start forgetting the stuff I have learnt at the start. This drives me crazy.

It seems to be driving me insane too. What grade are you aiming to get this year? I need an 80 UMS for both units in order to meet my university requirements.

Reply 73

Original post by null.and.void.

It seems to be driving me insane too. What grade are you aiming to get this year? I need an 80 UMS for both units in order to meet my university requirements.

I've got lucky with a university offer, so all I need is a B. However, to stand a chance later in qualifying, I need at least an A.

Reply 74

Morgan_123

There is so much to revise! Is anybody missing some topics?

Reply 75

Fox Corner

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Hiya! I put this in the A Level exam thread directory (which you can find here) use it to find discussions about your other exams

Let me know if I've missed one out or if you make a discussion thread yourself!

Reply 76

RHobbs

What is everyone's teachers predications for the Special Study paper 34 marker???

Reply 77

katieicharlton

Has anyone had an example Q2 essays given to them by their teacher for the special study paper? The only essay title we've been given is ''There are limits to anyone's right to consent to the infliction of harm on themselves' (source 4, line 1). Discuss how and why the courts have restricted the availability of the defence of consent to s.47, s.20 and s.18 offences under the Offences Agaisnt the Person Act 1861.'

Reply 78

Lucy Helps

Do we have to learn case DATES??? I am learning the cases ok but it is just the dates that I really struggle with.

Can I still get an A with OCR without any case dates but plenty of cases???

Thanks!!!

Reply 79

Morgan_123